Inventory Optimization Lead (Merchandising / Sales)

Job Description

As an Inventory Optimization Lead in the Merchandising Function, you will be a key contributor to our merchandising unit, focused on achieving the optimal balance between inventory levels and customer demand across markets, warehouses and selling channels. You will ensure product availability, reduce carrying costs, and maximize operational efficiency, driving efficient regional demand fulfilment and spurring sales growth.

What You’ll Do

• Execute strategy, establish ways of working and be accountable for the execution of initial allocation parameters, ensuring they remain correctly set.
• Follow up inventory targets for warehouse and store segments and provide actionable direction.
• Set delivery schedules to stores with the logistics counterpart.
• Follow up replenishment and push strategy and settings per store segment.
• Set external exit strategy for inventory together with global counterparts.
• Monitor and execute system set-up to enable stocking and storage management in collaboration with Demand & Supply, Merchandise and Logistics units.
• Optimize supply to minimize constraints and drivers impacting sales in line with the inventory optimization strategy.
• Monitor and act on inbound/outbound garment flow to support logistics and stores planning.
• Follow up execution of the framework for prioritization of articles for allocation to secure commerciality in stores.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders – from Concept Merchandisers, through Controlling, Store Operations, Logistics and Business Tech to Global counterparts – ensuring a smooth and efficient rollout of the inventory optimization strategy.

Who You Are

We are looking for people with…

• Previous experience of stock management strategies and practices.
• Experience in merchandising, inventory or a sales‑related function.
• Background in allocation, replenishment, or inventory management systems (meriting).
• High level of analytical skills and salesmanship.
• Programming skills (meriting).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

And people who are…

• Strong communicators with the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Problem solvers who can handle multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast-pace environment.
• Team players who enjoy collaboration and coaching others.

Who We Are

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues, united by our shared culture and values, and together we push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits and extensive development opportunities around the globe.

• 25% discount on all H&M brands.
• Hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH).
• Sport card or access to Multilife Program with employer’s contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• Life insurance at an attractive price.
• Private medical insurance with employer’s contribution for you & optionally for dependent members.
• H&M Incentive share scheme (HIP).
• Bonus for referring a friend to work in H&M.
• Glasses compensation.

Join Us

This is a full‑time position, located in Warsaw, Poland. The Inventory Optimization Lead is part of the Merchandising Department and reports to the Inventory and Optimization Manager. Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 16th November 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page.

• We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application.